Portland State University
Public University
Portland, Oregon
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Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment Policy
Discriminatory Harassment: Discriminatory Harassment means verbal comments, graphic or written statements, or physical conduct by a student, faculty, staff, or other PSU community member based on Protected Class(es) that is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it interferes with or limits a…
Code of Conduct: Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment: unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal comments, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, where such conduct is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it has the effect…
Code of Conduct: Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory Harassment: verbal comments, graphic or written statements, or physical conduct by a student based on Protected Class(es) that is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it interferes with or limits a student, employee, volunteer, or PSU community member’s ability to participate…
Housing Handbook: Bias Related Behavior
Bias incidents are behaviors/actions directed towards an individual or group based upon actual or perceived identity characteristics or background (e.g., skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, age, or physical, mental, or emotional disability). Any…
Housing Handbook: Civility
Civility Abusive or adverse treatment of residents, guests, or staff members, or any behavior that results in a hostile work, living, or academic environment is prohibited. Many behaviors or actions could warrant conduct action, such as harassment, bullying, etc. Such behaviors that…
Bias Review Team
Portland State University is committed to addressing bias incidents on campus and in our community and will provide individuals with resources and support when someone experiences a traumatizing event. Bias is harmful to individuals and the community. When you are hurt, the…